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In Historical Travel, Virginia, Virginia - Historical Travel, Virginia - Winery Tours, Winery Tours
On October 17, 2015

October is Virginia Wine Month on the Monticello Wine Trail

Thomas Jefferson had a vision for viniferous activity in his beloved Virginia. Though perhaps his grape-growing dreams didn't come to fruition in his life time, today the wine industry is thriving all around his historic home. So much so, that Virginia is now a destination for wine tourism. The Monticello Wine Trail In the Blue Ridge Mountains, fall temps and brilliant foliage usher in Virginia Wine Month along…

In Hotels and Lodging, North Carolina - Hotels Lodging
On May 29, 2015

Balsam Mountain; a cabin rental beyond all others

One of my favorite vacations was when the family spent a week in a cabin we rented in the mountains. The scenery, fresh air, and outdoor activities; it was the perfect getaway. That’s why I had to learn more when I found out about this unique way of renting a mountain cabin. Tucked in the Balsam Mountains of North Carolina's Blue Ridge, is an out-of-the-ordinary community of rental…

In Kid Friendly, North Carolina, North Carolina - Kid Friendly
On December 2, 2014

Finding the Griswold Christmas tree in Little Switzerland

Little Switzerland Fraser Firs in the North Carolina Mountains If you're a fan of the movie Christmas Vacation, you know well the scene where the Griswolds forgo traditional tree lots in search of the ultimate Griswold Family Christmas Tree. https://youtu.be/04MC0R3NxOk I practically know that movie verbatim so I was thrilled to finally go on our own, slightly less comical, quest for the perfect Christmas tree. We found our…

In Hotels and Lodging
On August 20, 2013

Five things you’ll love about a Bed & Breakfast

Hood House in Hood, Virginia Homey, cozy, romantic, charming, quaint... these are only a few adjectives that come to mind when thinking of a stay in a Bed and Breakfast. A popular alternative to hotels, the term B&B encompasses a wide variety of guest houses and is a form of lodging which provides a very different mood and atmosphere for an over night stay. I recently had the…

In Virginia - Winery Tours, Winery Tours
On August 2, 2013

Fried Chicken and Bubbles; a fun pairing at Virginia’s Early Mountain Vineyards

When I first heard the name of the event I had a hard time wrapping my head around the concept. Fried chicken with bubbles? I'd never really thought of bubbly with much other than New Year's Eve and mimosas. Nonetheless, I was intrigued at the thought of pairing sparkling wine with something so traditionally Southern – this would be interesting. For the record, like many I used…

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